Cellulose
(Cellulose Fiber)CAS number: 9004-34-6
Synonyms: Wood pulp, bleached; Cotton fiber; Cellulose powder; Cellulose gel
Industry claims found in: Natural polysaccharide which is the most abundant carbohydrate in nature; found in all plant materials
Industry claims used in: grated cheese, fruit preserves/jams, fruit jellies, beverages, baked goods, poultry and fish products
Possible physical or functional effects: Anticaking agents and free-flow agents; Emulsifiers and emulsifier salts; Formulation aids; Stabilizers and thickeners; Texturizers
Properties: used in cigarettes; used in smokeless tobacco
Toxicology: Cannot be digested by humans; nuisance dust; heated to decomp., emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes